I measured them into 2 Tbsp cookies and came out with 26. I think next time I will try a 1 Tbsp scoop. Thoughts?

Are you sure you measured the coconut correctly? With 6.5 cups of coconut, you should get at least 50 (that's 104 tablespoons or 52 two-tablespoon portions, plus the other ingredients), and I wouldn't expect it to compact nearly that much. If you do use a one-tablespoon measure, make sure you check them earlier, as they'll bake faster.